30 of My Favorite Tote Bag Sewing Patterns (most of them are free)

If you're looking for somehwere to start, this free tutorial is a great place. This simple tote bag features a strudy canvas bottom making it perfect for church or school.

This fun tote is made using stitchable straw. A bit of bling is added to the front with some hand beading. It's a bit more work but the result is totally worth it!

If you need a GIANT bag to tote with you to the beach or pool, then you may love this oversized beach bag pattern. It's large enough to hold 2-3 beach towels PLUS all your other necessities.

Do you have some quilt blocks laying around that you don't know what to do with? Why not stitch them up into a fun tote bag. This version is made using some left over Halloween quilt blocks but you could easily swap it out for any season or quilt block.

My kids love these simple drawstring backpacks. We usually make a new one for them each summer and they use them up and wear them out.

When we were kids we always used to lose our library books. When mine were younger I they had a "library" bag that they used JUST for thier books. It helped them to keep track of they borrowed each week.

Tired of dirty laundry getting lost in your suitcase? Stitch up a special travel laundry bag to keep it seperate from your other (clean) clothing.

Many tote bag patterns feature straps sewn from farbric. If you'd like to add leather handles instead this tutorial will walk you through it step by step.

This cute makeup bag features a vinyl wipe off lining! Perfect for quick cleanup.

This tote bag was featured in a series of tutorials that I did for Fat Quarter Shops YouTube channel.

This little bag is so fun to stitch up. Included are directions to make the bag with your Cricut Maker or without.

This tote bag pattern is sturdy and simple to make thanks to the use of stitchable foam. Grab the tutorial over at Sew Can She.

The perfect scrap buster! You can stitch up this bag in an afternoon.

Kids love it when they have their own bags! This one is just the right size for them to carry some of their favorite essentials.

Pefect for sleepovers!

Graphic and simple this patchwork bag pattern is stunning!

Easy enough to stich up that you can make a few, just in case you need to keep an extra in your car.

This tote bag is clever and striking. Grab the pattern over at Very Shannon.

I'm always looking for fun ideas for teacher gifts!

This has got to be one of the cutest bag patterns I've ever seen!

This tote bag features a drawstring top and a unique scrap fabric band for contrast.

Minki walks you through the steps of creating your own "sketch" using your sewing machine and fabric. So clever!

Simple and cute! A great beginner sewing project.

This bag was designed for Fall but I think it would be perfect to use all year.

Rachel created this duffle bag for her kids to use for ballet class. It's made from laminate fabric which makes it super easy to clean.

I'm always losing my phone! This bag pattern features a large kangaroo style pocket to keep essential item close by.

This is my "go to" weekend bag. I've made several for myself and it was one of the first bag patterns that I ever wrote! It's roomy, sturdy and perfect for a weekend getaway.

This bag was designed for "little fingers" it does not have any zippers or buttons so young kids can use it easily. There is even a pocket in the front for them to stash their favorite toy!

This is my "go to" simple tote bag pattern. I've made dozens of them over the years. It features 3 different front pocket styles and is beginner friendly.